On August 21, I walked into House Committee Room 1 at the Louisiana State Capitol for the first meeting of the Louisiana Task Force on Illegal Dumping Prevention and Enforcement. I was there representing Healthy Gulf, but I was also carrying the voices of New Orleans East residents who have lived with illegal dumping for […]
From New Orleans East to the State Capitol: We Are Finally Moving Together Read More »
After the movie screening… I was left with a lasting impression from the movie RAZED and the panelist we experienced. I am thankful of the filmmaker supporting an equitable production and centering community as the Executive Producer, reflective of the awareness of the place of the non black video production company in capturing such tragic
This week, Southeast Louisiana is once again under dangerous heat conditions. Meteorologists have warned that the combination of high temperatures and humidity will create dangerous heat index conditions, increasing the risk of heat-related illness for anyone spending extended time outdoors. Public officials are urging residents to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity during the hottest parts
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When people think about trees, they often think about the inconveniences first. They think about bird droppings on their cars. They think about leaves in their gutters. They think about roots lifting sidewalks or the possibility of a tree damaging property if it falls during a storm. Those concerns are real, and responsible tree planting
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Mahogany. Maya. Kaya. Syna. Sanaa. What started as a simple cohort of fellows quickly became something more—built on connection, growth, and shared purpose. It wasn’t planned, but their names seemed to align in a way that reflected what this fellowship was creating from the very beginning. At Healthy Gulf, this fellowship program is more than
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Climate Justice Organizer, Sage Michael, first documented a sewage leak two months ago – SWBNO is just now responding.
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Highlights from our Spring 2025 Fellowship Program and looking forward to our Fall 2025 Fellows.
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Storms and Stillness I am sitting on the shoreline looking out across the wide-open waters of Lake Pontchartrain, eyes locked on thunderstorm clouds traveling the horizon along the North Shore. It’s a relief—New Orleans was spared the worst of a tropical storm that had thrown the city into preparation mode. Just days before, I saw
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New Orleans is on the verge of a significant utility shake-up, as the city considers the sale of Entergy’s natural gas distribution system to Delta State Utilities (DSU), a private equity firm with no prior experience serving customers.
I kept saying to myself the pumps can’t be working. I live not far from a drainage canal and I saw it overflowing. I felt betrayed once again, having little faith in the drainage system. This is not normal. It has failed us too many times in the past. Knowing this, I also knew no one was coming to help us but us.
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